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CATAPULTING Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word catapulting. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word catapulting. (close relations)
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launching
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time

• the act of beginning something new

• the act of propelling with force

projecting
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

propelling
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• tending to or capable of propelling

slinging
verbv
noun

• throwing with a wide motion (as if with a sling)

flinging
verbv
noun

• a usually brief attempt

• a brief indulgence of your impulses

• the act of flinging

verb

• throw with force or recklessness

• move in an abrupt or headlong manner

• indulge oneself

• throw or cast away

hurtling
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• move with or as if with a rushing sound

• make a thrusting forward movement

• throw forcefully

throwing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)

• a single chance or instance

• the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam

• bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something

• casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly

verb

• propel through the air

• move violently, energetically, or carelessly

• to remove

• place or put with great energy

• convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture

• cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation

• put or send forth

• to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly

• cause to be confused emotionally

• utter with force; utter vehemently

• organize or be responsible for

• make on a potter's wheel

• cause to fall off

• throw (a die) out onto a flat surface

• be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly

sling
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice

• a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones

• a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel

• a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released

• bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck

verb

• hurl as if with a sling

• hang loosely or freely; let swing

• move with a sling

• hold or carry in a sling

launcher
nounn
noun

• armament in the form of a device capable of launching a rocket

• a device that launches aircraft from a warship

slingshot
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones

Best Hypernyms For CATAPULTING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for catapulting, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
cast device engine hurl hurling hurtle impel launching plaything projecting propel propelling toy throwing

Alternatives for LAUNCHING

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